Senior Tanker Driver

Tanqeeb; Manama; On-site; BHD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Bapco Energies in Bahrain seeks an experienced field supervisor to ensure efficient delivery of petroleum products by guiding tanker drivers, inspecting vehicles, and coordinating loading and discharge procedures. This role requires meticulous route planning, site accessibility evaluations, and hands-on driver training to uphold safety and efficiency across operations.

The position includes monitoring driver performance, reporting on site assessments, and coordinating with operations on route

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience driving heavy vehicles, preferably articulated tanker.
• High School or higher education.
• Valid HV license: exceeding 3000 KG; Trailer & Semi-Trailer; Tanker Truck; Trailer Tanker.
• Experience handling hazardous materials and petroleum loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• Route Assessment and Planning: Assess tanker routes for new customer sites to ensure safe and efficient access.
• Identify potential risks such as road conditions, traffic constraints, height/weight restrictions, and environmental hazards.
• Recommend optimal routes and alternative access options where required.
• Site Accessibility Evaluation: Conduct on-site evaluations for new locations to determine tanker accessibility.
• Assess entry/exit points, turning radius, loading/unloading areas, and safety conditions.
• Provide documented feedback and recommendations for Operations prior to site approval.
• Training and Development of Drivers: Assist in training new drivers in safe tanker operations, route familiarization, and company procedures.
• Support ongoing competency assessment of existing drivers through on-the-job evaluation and feedback.
• Mentor drivers on safe driving practices, emergency response, and customer interaction standards.
• Operational Support and Coordination: Provide field support to Operations during new site activations or route changes.
• Assist in resolving on-site operational issues related to tanker access or delivery challenges.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and submit reports on site assessments, route evaluations, and driver performance.
• Maintain accurate records of observations, recommendations, and completed assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights.

Skills

Heavy vehicle driving

Route planning

Driver training

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

HV license 3000kg+

Job description

Industry Automotive Cleaning and Detailing

Ensure the efficient and safe delivery of petroleum products to customers by providing clear directions to tanker drivers and overseeing the inspection of vehicles. This includes allocating and distributing delivery notes, instructing drivers on loading and overall driving procedures, and assisting the Shift Supervisor in tracking vehicles. The role is responsible for monitoring the loading and delivery process, ensuring proper allocation of delivery notes, and maintaining accountability for safe and efficient driving, delivery, and fuel discharging procedures by tanker drivers.

Job description

Ensure the efficient and safe delivery of petroleum products to customers by providing clear directions to tanker drivers and overseeing the inspection of vehicles. This includes allocating and distributing delivery notes, instructing drivers on loading and overall driving procedures, and assisting the Shift Supervisor in tracking vehicles. The role is responsible for monitoring the loading and delivery process, ensuring proper allocation of delivery notes, and maintaining accountability for safe and efficient driving, delivery, and fuel discharging procedures by tanker drivers.

Bapco Energies operates a portfolio spanning the entire energy value chain in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The portfolio includes wholly-owned subsidiaries and specialized operating companies. Together, these companies drive Bapco Energies’ mission to power the next generation.

Responsibilities

• Route Assessment and Planning: Assess and validate tanker routes for new customer sites to ensure safe and efficient access.
• Identify potential risks such as road conditions, traffic constraints, height/weight restrictions, and environmental hazards.
• Recommend optimal routes and alternative access options where required.
• Site Accessibility Evaluation: Conduct on-site evaluations for new and redeveloped locations to determine tanker accessibility.
• Assess entry/exit points, turning radius, loading/unloading areas, and safety conditions.
• Provide documented feedback and recommendations for Operations prior to site approval.
• Training and Development of Drivers: Assist in training new drivers in safe tanker operations, route familiarization, and company procedures.
• Support ongoing competency assessment of existing drivers through on-the-job evaluation and feedback.
• Mentor drivers on safe driving practices, emergency response, and customer interaction standards.
• Operational Support and Coordination: Provide field support to Operations during new site activations or route changes.
• Assist in resolving on-site operational issues related to tanker access or delivery challenges.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and submit reports on site assessments, route evaluations, and driver performance.
• Maintain accurate records of observations, recommendations, and completed assessments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 Years’ experience in driving heavy vehicles preferably of articulated type.
• High School or Higher education.
• Driver with Valid License: H.V exceeding 3000KG; Trailer & Semi-Trailer; Tanker Truck; Trailer Tanker.
• Handling Hazards Material: Familiar with the delivery, loading and unloading process of petroleum product.